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Presentation on theme: "Urbanization As Seen Through Late 19c - Early 20c Architecture."— Presentation transcript:

2 Characteristics of Urbanization During the Gilded AgeMegalopolis.Mass Transit.Magnet for economic and social opportunities.Pronounced class distinctions Inner & outer coreNew frontier of opportunity for women.Squalid living conditions for many.Political machines.Ethnic neighborhoods.

3 The City as a New “Frontier?”New Use of SpaceNew Class DiversityNew Architectural StyleNew EnergyNew Symbols of Change & ProgressThe City as a New “Frontier?”New Culture (“Melting Pot”)Make a New StartNew Form of Classic “Rugged Individualism”New Levels of Crime, Violence, & Corruption

15 New York City Architectural Style: 1870s-1910sThe style was less innovative than in Chicago.NYC was the source of the capital for Chicago.Most major business firms had their headquarters in NYC  their bldgs. became “logos” for their companies.NYC buildings and skyscrapers were taller than in Chicago.